Verdict: Over 1.5 goals
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
In what is a heavyweight Serie A showdown on Saturday night, Atalanta will welcome Napoli to Bergamo.
Atalanta
Starting with the hosts, while Atalanta might have enjoyed a remarkable start to proceedings when opening the new campaign back in August, La Dea have the feel of a squad seeking some recent stability. Suffering Super Cup heartbreak at the hands of Inter Milan on January 2nd as they opened the New Year with a 2-0 defeat, Gian Piero Gasperini’s men are without a win from any of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Juventus earlier in the week, the Bergamo-based outfit have seen their shock title dreams take a real dent. Signing off 2024 with another 1-1 draw against Lazio, Atalanta are enduring their longest winless run since opening up the new campaign.
Atalanta Team News
Picking up a costly second-half booking against Juventus earlier in the week, former Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac will serve a one-match suspension here. Yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season, ex-West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee injury.
However, marking his return from a muscle issue with a late equaliser against Juventus on Tuesday night, Mateo Retegui should be handed a full recall. Swedish International Isak Hien could replace 21-year-old Giorgio Scalvini at the back.
Napoli
As for the visitors, putting in another dominant display last weekend as they claimed a 2-0 victory at home against Verona, Napoli have enjoyed a remarkable purple patch this season. Getting Saturday’s showdown underway leading the chase at the top of the Serie A standings, Antonio Conte’s men have received a string of plaudits from across the globe. Getting the New Year underway with a sensational 3-0 romp against Fiorentina, the former Tottenham boss has seen his squad win each of their previous five consecutive Serie A showdowns. Continuing to prove that they are a standout title contender in 2025, Napoli find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Suffering just a single Serie A defeat since returning from November’s international break, Conte’s side will be looking to collect a heavyweight scalp here.
Napoli Team News
With it looking like a blockbuster move to PSG is imminent, Napoli will be without Georgian international Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on Saturday night. Dealing with a recent back issue and not featuring over the past month, Italian defender Alessandro Buongiorno remains a major doubt this weekend.
Making a real impact since arriving from Manchester United last summer, Scott McTominay will start in the middle of the park. While Romelu Lukaku might have only recorded a pair of goals in his previous eight domestic appearances, the former Inter Milan marksman will lead the line on his return to the San Siro.
Key Factors to Consider
- When Atalanta and Napoli met for their reverse Serie A showdown on November 3rd, La Dea collected a sensational 3-0 victory in Naples.
- In fact, Atalanta have won their last two Serie A meetings against Saturday’s guests by a 3-0 scoreline.
- Napoli have won each of their previous five Serie A appearances by an aggregate score of 11-2.
- Without a victory from any of their previous four domestic appearances, Atalanta are enduring their longest winless run of the season.
- Eight of the last nine meetings between Atalanta and Napoli have finished with over 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
In what is a real showdown at the top of the Serie A table on Saturday night, neutrals will be hoping for a thriller from Bergamo this weekend. Watching Atalanta storm their way to a remarkable 3-0 romp when they travelled to Naples for their reverse Serie A showdown on November 3rd, the Italian giants have a habit of producing plenty of drama when they meet. With eight of the last nine meetings between Atalanta and Napoli finishing with over 2.5 goals, we are backing what could be another enjoyable contest.
Verdict: Over 1.5 goals
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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